E. James 'Jim' Whaley Jr.

By the Midland Daily News

Published 2:00 am, Sunday, December 4, 2011

E. James "Jim" Whaley Jr., 62, of Beaverton, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Saginaw, son of the late E. James and Rosemary (Sheridan) Whaley Sr. Jim graduated from Arthur Hill High School and Central Michigan University. He married the former Priscilla Olivas on July 27, 1975 in Saginaw. He was employed by Dirk Waltz for 13 years. He then went to work for Garber Chevrolet in Saginaw and Midland and retired from there.

Jim loved music, being around people, boating, and would help anyone in need. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and some of his best times where spent going up and down on Wixom Lake in his pontoon.

James is survived by his wife, Priscilla; his children, Kathryn (Jason) Martin of Fountain Valley, Calif., Andrew (girlfriend, Lacy) Whaley of Beaverton; grandchildren, Brady, Bryce, and Brevyn. He is also survived by a sister, Susan Kendall Whaley of Freeland.

A memorial service will take place 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, from the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler Street. Jim's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. until time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Humane Society.